Permanent residents of Odisha with necessary identity and residential proof, a bank account in Odisha, and requisite land free from encumbrances are eligible.

Yes, previous beneficiaries can apply, but the subsidy will be limited to a maximum of 2 hectares, including the area covered earlier.

40% subsidy is provided to the General category and 50% to SC/ST/Women categories.

The subsidy is released in two installments: 50% after completion of the tank excavation work and the remaining 50% after stocking advanced sized fingerlings.

The proposal must include techno-economical details, anticipated direct and indirect employment generation, estimated fish production, project timeline, and source of finance.

The DFO is responsible for communicating annual targets, releasing subsidies, and ensuring the transparent selection of beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries are selected through a transparent process by the District Fisheries Officer, with preference given to ST/SC applicants.

The DFO must ensure the AADHAR number of the beneficiaries and the land records to prevent multiple benefits.

The lease period/agreement must not be less than 7 years from the date of submission of the proposal, and the registered lease document must be included.

The subsidy is transferred to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT in two installments, with detailed specifications provided by the Director of Fisheries.